Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang (CMAT) – Scheme Of Festival Assistance For Participating In International & National Festival

Description
The scheme "Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang CMAT – Scheme of Festival Assistance for Participating in International & National Festival" is a scheme by the Dept. of Art and Culture, Govt. of Manipur. Through this scheme, the artists will be extended a sum of financial assistance to meet their travel costs and journey costs when they are invited to participate in International Festivals abroad with conditions that they have to bear international travel costs, visa fees, performance remuneration, etc.

Benefits
• The expenditure will be reimbursed to the applicant through DBT after receipt of all bill / vouchers / tickets / Boarding Pass etc in original.
• 1. Individual artiste (3 Nos.) once a year will be supported.
• 2. Group Artistes (3 Nos. of the registered cultural group) once a year will be supported.
• 1. Individual artiste (3 Nos.) once a year will be supported.
• 2. Group Artistes (3 Nos. of the registered cultural group) once a year will be supported.

Eligibility Criteria
1. > **For International Festival Assistance:**
2. The applicant should be a resident/domicile of the State of Manipur.
3. The applicant should be an Artist.
4. The individual artists or groups should have already given a performance/show in at least 2/3 of the National Festival recognized by the National Academies / Zonal Cultural Centres / Ministry of Culture, Government of India / Culture Department of State Government.
5. The individual artists or groups should have participated in 3/4 of the State Level Programme.
6. The applicant individual or group should not have been sponsored wholly by any individual or institution for the same purpose.
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8. > **For National Festival Assistance:**
9. The applicant should be a resident/domicile of the State of Manipur.
10. The applicant should be an Artist.
11. The individual artists or groups should have already given a performance/show in at least 3/4 of recognized National Festivals.
12. The individual artists or groups should have participated in 3/4 State Level Programmes.
13. The applicant individual or group should not have been sponsored wholly by any individual or institution for the same purpose.
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15. **Method of Selection:**
16. The selection of artists/groups will be done by a Screening / Selection Committee constituted by the Government. This Committee will also decide whether a festival/event is to be considered an International or National Festival.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The applicant should take print of the format of the application form provided in the scheme guidelines.
Offline — https://artnculturemanipur.gov.in/media/filer_public/e6/d1/e6d13c2f-4f81-4036-b634-0f1a89e470d5/application_form_for_international__national_festival_participation.pdf
Step 1: The applicant should take print of the format of the application form provided in the scheme guidelines.

Step 2: Step 2: The applicant should fill in all the mandatory fields and attach all the (self-attested) required documents.
Offline — https://artnculturemanipur.gov.in/media/filer_public/e6/d1/e6d13c2f-4f81-4036-b634-0f1a89e470d5/application_form_for_international__national_festival_participation.pdf
Step 2: The applicant should fill in all the mandatory fields and attach all the (self-attested) required documents.

Step 3: Step 3: The duly filled-in application form should be submitted to the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Manipur office at Palace Compound, Imphal along with a cover letter addressed to the Director (Art & Culture) latest by a month befo…
Offline — https://artnculturemanipur.gov.in/media/filer_public/e6/d1/e6d13c2f-4f81-4036-b634-0f1a89e470d5/application_form_for_international__national_festival_participation.pdf
Step 3: The duly filled-in application form should be submitted to the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Manipur office at Palace Compound, Imphal along with a cover letter addressed to the Director (Art & Culture) latest by a month before the travel schedule.

Required Documents
• Residential/Domicile Certificate.
• Invitation Letter in Original.
• Ticket Copies (both Bus / Train / Air) with the list of Artistes.
• Bank Account Detail (for Individual / Registered group).
• Bio-Data of the individual artiste or activities report of the group with relevant supporting documents.
• Receipt of all bills / vouchers / tickets / Boarding Pass etc in original.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which Department Manages This Scheme?
A: This scheme is managed by the Department of Art and Culture, Govt. of Manipur.

Q: Does This Scheme Accept Online Applications?
A: No, this scheme only accepts offline applications.

Q: To Whom Should The Application Be Addressed?
A: The duly filled-in application form should be addressed to the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Manipur.

Q: What Is The Address Of The Directorate Of Art & Culture, Government Of Manipur?
A: The address of the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Manipur is: Office at Palace Compound, Imphal.

Q: To Whom Should The Cover Letter Be Addressed?
A: The cover letter should be addressed to the Director (Art & Culture).

Q: By When Should The Application Reach The Directorate Of Art & Culture?
A: The application should reach the Directorate of Art & Culture latest by a month before the travel schedule.

Q: Can I Apply To This Scheme If The Annual Income Of My Family (From All Sources) Is More Than ₹ 8,00,000?
A: There are no income-related criteria for this scheme. You can apply to this scheme irrespective of your family income, provided that you meet the eligibility criteria for this scheme.

Q: Is It Mandatory To Self-Attest All The Required Documents That Are To Be Attached To The Application?
A: Yes, all the required documents that are to be attached to the application should be self-attested mandatorily.

Q: How Will The Expenditure Be Reimbursed To The Applicant?
A: The expenditure will be reimbursed to the applicant through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Q: How Many Artists Will Be Supported For International Festivals?
A: Every year three artists will be supported for International Festivals.

Q: How Many Artists Will Be Supported For National Festivals?
A: Every year three artists will be supported for National Festivals.

Q: Can I Apply To This Scheme If I Am Above 18 Years Of Age?
A: There are no age-related criteria for this scheme. You can apply to this scheme irrespective of your age, provided that you meet the eligibility criteria for this scheme.

Q: What Shall Be The Method Of Selection Of The Artists For The Scheme?
A: The selection of artists/groups will be done by a Screening / Selection Committee constituted by the Government. This Committee will also decide whether a festival/event is to be considered an International or National Festival.

Q: How Many State Level Programme Should The Individual Artists Or Groups Participate In Order To Receive International Festival Assistance?
A: The individual artists or groups should participate in 3/4 of the State Level Programme in order to receive International Festival Assistance.

Q: How Many State Level Programme Should The Individual Artists Or Groups Participate In Order To Receive National Festival Assistance?
A: The individual artists or groups should participate in 3/4 of the State Level Programme in order to receive National Festival Assistance.

Q: Who Shall Decide Whether A Festival/Event Is To Be Considered An International Or National Festival?
A: The Screening / Selection Committee constituted by the Government will decide whether a festival/event is to be considered an International or National Festival.

Q: Does The Invitation Letter Need To Be Submitted In Original Or A Photocopy?
A: The Invitation Letter needs to be submitted in original.

Q: Is This Scheme A “One Family, One Benefit” Scheme?
A: No, there is no such mention in the scheme guidelines.

Q: Are There Any Age-Related Criteria For This Scheme?
A: No, there are no age-related criteria mentioned in the scheme guidelines for this scheme.

Q: Can A Domicile Of Telangana Also Apply To This Scheme?
A: No, in order to be eligible to apply, the applicant should be a resident/domicile of the state of Manipur.

Q: Is This Scheme State Sponsored Or Centrally Sponsored?
A: This scheme is a 100% State Sponsored Scheme.

Q: Where Can I Find The Link To The Scheme Guidelines?
A: The Scheme Guidelines can be found at this link - https://artnculturemanipur.gov.in/media/filer_public/e6/d1/e6d13c2f-4f81-4036-b634-0f1a89e470d5/application_form_for_international__national_festival_participation.pdf

Q: Is There A Percentage Of Slots Reserved For Female Applicants?
A: No, there is no reservation of slots based on the gender of the applicant.

Q: Can Applicants From Scheduled Castes Also Apply To This Scheme?
A: Yes, the scheme is open to all applicants irrespective of their caste.